Regional Advancement Communities (RACs)

The IOA International Outreach Committee connects all Regional Advancement Communities (RACs) to collaborate with IOA in advancing the organizational ombuds professional worldwide. Read more about the International Outreach Committee in the links below.

All RAC events will be posted on the IOA Event Calendar. Please check frequently, as new events are adding monthly.  These sessions offer an opportunity to explore the challenges and opportunities of Ombuds work in Europe, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and Africa. To learn more and to join a community, please email the Chairs.  Contact information may be found in the Member Directory, although you do not need to be a member of IOA to join a RAC.  

Communities

Latin America & the Caribbean RAC

Asia Pacific (AP) RAC

European RAC

Africa RAC

Regional Advancement Committee Chairs

Zetu Makamandela-Mguqulwa, Ombuds Consultant
RAC Africa Chair

Sue Ackerly, Ombuds Global Fund
RAC Asia Pacific Co-Chair

Nelima Okhoya, UN Funds and Programmes
RAC Asia Pacific Co-Chair

Tuba Bilecik, European Molecular Biology Lab
RAC Europe Co-Chair

Ion Anghel, OMV Petrom SA
RAC Europe Co-Chair

Arllon Souza Viçoso, IBM
RAC Latin America and the Caribbean Co-Chair